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Counting the cost of China's ascent

Labour costs are on the rise in China and this is having an impact on investment in sectors that are sensitive to worker wages, such as automotives. But which competitor countries stand to benefit at China's expense?

View from the Middle East and Africa: Dubai lays out extended tourist welcome mat

Dubai's government has set ambitious new targets for its tourism sector. Hitting them will mean overcoming both domestic and global challenges, including the fluctuating price of real estate in the emirate and the falling price of oil, which is impacting Dubai's business environment.

European cities look to conventions to showcase FDI attractiveness

European cities look to conventions to showcase FDI attractiveness

With the hosting of large, international events leading to palpable increases in foreign investment in a handful of cities across Europe, more and more locations are keen to replicate this success and are working on developing their reputations in the trade events space.

India approves 100% FDI in medical devices sector

In the latest of a series of moves to open up its economy to FDI, India has passed a new rule to approve 100% FDI in its medical devices sector.

US government launches Africa campaign

In a bid to encourage US companies to take advantage of investment opportunities in Africa, the US government has launched a series of programmes aimed at facilitating investment in the continent. 

Mercedes-Benz USA moves to Atlanta

The carmaker is relocating its headquarters to take advantage of Georgia’s low-cost environment, workforce quality and location. 

UAE Exchange leads Middle Eastern FDI outflows in 2014

Money transfer specialist, UAE Exchange, recorded more than 50 projects in the first three quarters of 2014, making it the most prolific investor from the Middle East in this period.

Medtech M&As peak in 2014: GlobalData

There was a record number of mergers and acquisitions in the medical device industry in 2014, according to a report by consulting firm, GlobalData.

Nigeria

Nigerian infrastructure: building from the base up

Nigeria’s poor infrastructure has historically held back its economic development, but as This Is Africa reports, the arrival of private sector investment is changing all that

FDI slump in western Europe's business services sector

FDI inflows into western Europe's business services sector has followed a downward trend between 2012 and 2014.

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